Why is the Maasai Mara reserve so important?

Why is the Maasai Mara reserve so important?

Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, is one of the best wildlife destinations in Kenya and Africa, a premier conservation area which is why the Masai Mara is so important to the world being one of the few places on earth where wild animals and their ecosystem exist in a highly protected environment.

Where is the Maasai Mara National Reserve within Kenya?

south-west Kenya Maasai Mara (Masai Mara) is situated in south-west Kenya and is one of Africa's Greatest Wildlife Reserves. Together with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania it forms Africa's most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world's top safari big game viewing eco-system.

How big is the Masai Mara Reserve?

583 mi² Masai Mara/Area

What is protected at the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya?

The Masai Mara National Reserve covers an area of 1,510 square kilometers, it is located in the South-East of Kenya and is the Northern section of the Serengeti Ecosystem, an area of 25,000 square kilometers that in addition to the Masai Mara in Kenya, includes the National Serengeti Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation ...

Which is better Masai Mara or Serengeti?

Basically, there's no one better than the other here, both Serengeti and Masai Mara are amazing safari destinations. Masai Mara is probably slightly more concentrated (year-long) from a wildlife point-of-view, but Serengeti has mind-blowing vastness. There are pros and cons to going on safari in both.

Is Masai Mara a wonder of the world?

Kenya's Maasai Mara Game Reserve has been named the 7th Wonder of the World in a poll of experts conducted by ABC Television's Good Morning America.

How many cheetahs are in the Masai Mara?

There are more than 3,000 lions and an estimated 1,000 leopards in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the neighboring Masai Mara in Kenya, but only 300 cheetahs.

Is Kruger better than Masai Mara?

Broadly speaking, I found the Masai Mara to be very open and good for seeing a far greater volume of wildlife. The Kruger has more of a bushy environment, but I had better sightings of e.g. leopards there. The private reserves/conservancies of both areas will give you a more private accommodation.

Can you see Kilimanjaro from Masai Mara?

It's very unlikely, so dont go with your hopes up high. IF you happen to spot Kili on your way to Mara, it will probably be more of a far away mole hill:-) Kilimanjaro is best viewed from Amboseli and its environs.

Is Serengeti a wonder of the world?

The Serengeti hosts the second largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world, which helps secure it as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, and as one of the ten natural travel wonders of the world.